Dog Bather - Apprenticeship Program
Location: US, CA, West Hollywood
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Industry: Retail

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Healthy Spot is looking for a full-time bather/brusher to join our high energy, fun and customer friendly team!  Being a bather is a craft. It is a craft that Healthy Spot takes pride in. As such, Healthy Spot has developed innovative apprenticeship programs that stand on their own miles apart from the standards of the grooming industry.  The goal of the apprenticeship programs is to be highly specialized in all roles starting off as a bather and ultimately moving up to the role of the groomer. Healthy Spot invests resources in the team members that are in the apprenticeship programs and develops them to execute the highest level of excellence in the grooming services offered.  The bathers and groomers take a lot of pride in the work that they do, and that pride is translated and executed in the services offered to our furry friends and their parents.  The role of the bather (with the goal of becoming a groomer) is highly specialized and it takes a special individual to be a part of a Healthy Spot apprenticeship program. Prior experience is not required but you must have tons of passion and dedication to learning a craft! Core Job Responsibilities Master the art of bathing and brushing our furry friends Hand dry our furry friends Provide unparalleled customer service Educate customers about salon products and services  Maintain an upscale salon atmosphere and environment  Other duties as assigned  The ideal candidate . . . MUST love dogs (cats optional) Must have a high level of dedication to learning a craft Must be driven and committed Must believe in high standards - does not accept mediocrity Must be outgoing and personable Must be a self-starter and quick learner Must have excellent oral communication skills Must have contagious high energy Must be detailed oriented and enthusiastic about cleanliness Must be flexible, punctual and reliable Must be capable of working independently and in a team environment Must be capable of dealing with demanding and eccentric clients Must be capable of handling a fast pace, high stress environment The position is a 24 -40 hours position. Compensation is $9 to $10 per hour with room to grow.  Please respond with a resume. Please articulate why you would be an immediate value adding team member and why you want to work in a high end dog spa. As stated above, no experience is necessary! With the right attitude, willingness to work hard and hunger to learn, we are willing to train you to become one of the best in the industry through our apprenticeship programs. The programs require a minimum of a 6 month commitment upon completion of the apprenticeship program.  Company Description We are a fast growing, upscale, upbeat, healthy and earth friendly pet products and services store. As our company grows, we are always looking to add new members to our team. Our Los Angeles based stores, make customers feel welcomed and at ease. We are committed to unleashing each family's passion for their dogs by offering the finest products and services, quality information and highest care while breeding social awareness of humane compassion and canine education for the community -- all for your dog's mind, body, and bowl.

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